Category Archives: Holiday with a difference

Why southwestern France?

Posted on July 26, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Why southwestern France? In the days of computers and google, it makes the world a smaller place! Like many of those before me, they asked themseves the same kind of questions. Where to go to achieve my goals and desires? … Continue reading →

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French market & Restaurant Poirier

Posted on July 20, 2016 by La Giraudiere

French market & Restaurant Poirier Southwestern France has an ambience like no other! It is the perfect setting to intern or volunteer/study French and explore the country. Monday, brought us to the local market in Chalais, held once a week, … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Adventures in Angouleme

Posted on July 19, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Volunteer Adventures in Angouleme After a lovely week at La Giraudiere the volunteers and interns were off on a weekend of exploration and adventure in Angouleme. Angouleme is a city, which lies on a high plateau above the Charente and Anguienne … Continue reading →

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Bastille Day Celebrations at Lake Brossac

Posted on July 14, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Bastille Day Celebrations at Lake Brossac After all the clean up activities in the morning, the volunteers and interns were excited when the celebrations were about to commence at Lake Brossac. Le Committee du Fete had done a marvellous job … Continue reading →

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La fête du 14-Juillet

Posted on July 14, 2016 by La Giraudiere

Bastille Day 2016 Bastille Day is celebrated annually on July 14 in France and French-speaking regions around the world. To the French it is ‘la fête du 14-Juillet’ or simply ‘la fête nationale’. Signifying the start of the French Revolution, … Continue reading →

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